Sun and rain shield for hats



June 8 1926. 1,587,681

L. F. SCHUMACHER sun AND RAIN snmw .FOR ans Filed Feb. 26, 1925 Patented June 8, 1926.

U Nl TE D S TATE 5 L'UDWIG F. SCHUMAGHER', GEE NEW "$0 3K, N. Y.

SUN ANTI); BAiI'Nl SHIELD FO RVHA'IES1 Application filed February This invention. relates to an improved article of manufacture which is: especially, but not necessarily, designed to be attached to mens hats to serve as a shield to protect the eyes against intense sun rays, and serves as an emergency umbrella in rainy weather;

The device has no particular reference: to a comparatively small. and. foldfable. article which is constructed to fit. over the crown. of mens hats, the same being of a considerably greater diameter than the rim of the hat. to extend outwardly beyond. the" same: to serve as a protector against sun or rain.

More specifically, the device relates to a comparatively heavy and durable paper disk which is provided at its center with an opening for reception of the crown of the hat, the disk eing separated into segments by radial fold lines, whereby to permit the same to be folded into comparatively small triangular package such as may be conveniently carried in one pocket, thus adapting the device for ready use in case of emergency.

I am well aware of the fact that it is not broadly new to provide a cap attachment of this class capable of serving substantially the same purpose. However, I have evolved and produced what I believe to be a novel structure in articles of this class. The structural differences and advantages derived from their use will become apparent from the following description and drawing.

In the accompanying drawing forming a part of this application and in which like numerals are employed to designate like parts throughout the same:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a shield constructed in accordance with this invention showing the same attached to a conventional form of cap.

F 2 is a top plan view of the shield per se showing the various fold lines and construction of the blank more clearly.

Fig. 3 is a detail perspective View of the article as it appears when folded.

In carrying out the invention I provide a paper blank which is substantially discular in top plan when in use. The article is made from a thoroughly durable, but not very heavy, grade of manila paper or its equivalent and from actual practice it is thought that the same will serve effectively to shed water in a comparatively heavy rainstorm. At the same time, the texture of the paper is such as to prevent strong light rays 25,1925. semi. No. user.

from. penetrating the same; andfit is in this connection. it well serves as a. protector against strong sun rays. The paper disks which be readily stamped orcut out in quantities at each operation of the machine, is designated generally by the reference character 1. I

It is formed at its center with an. opening 2. which is adapted for reception of the crown of a hat. Surrounding this opening are: radial. slits 3 forming between themselves a plurality of movable tongues a. Extending from predetermined ones of these slits are radial fold lines 5 running to the peripheries. These lines divide into a plurality of segments 6 which can be folded into the comparatively small package seen in Fig. 3.

In addition to the fold lines 5, there are other fold lines 7 which form a substantial rectangle in top plan as seen in Fig. 2. These fold lines define peripheral flaps 8.

In practice the crown of the hat is subjected to the opening as illustrated in Fig. 1 and the tongues 4 are bent up to bear against the vertical wall of the crown. At this I would emphasize that by the provisions of these tongues, the device is adapted to fit nicely upon crowns of different diameters. The tongues may be bent in a manner to permit this to be. accomplished as is obvious. A rubber band or its equivalent 9 is then placed about the tongues to securely maintain the appliance in place.

As before stated the device is comparatively large in diameter and extends well beyond the rim of the hat to provide a suflicient shield. The flaps 8 are adapted to be folded downwardly upon the fold lines 7 as indicated in dotted lines in Fig. 1 and these serve to protect the eyes of the wearer against the glare of the suns rays. The flaps may be collectively folded accordingly to the angles of said rays. Here I might state that the flaps are particularly desirable in that they may contain advertising matter and when folded down in this manner they will serve to effectively display such matter.

When the device is to be taken off of the hat, it is folded upon the lines 5 to provide the segments 6 and a substantially triangular and comparatively small package such as is seen in Fig. 3 is had. The same rubber bands may be used to maintain it in its folded state so that it can be conveniently carried in one pocket. In folding the device, it is first folded into two halves and the halves are then folded upon themselves in an obvious manner to complete the pack- It is thought that theforegoing description taken in connection with the drawings will enable persons skilled in the art to which the invention relates to obtain a clear understanding of the same. Therefore, a more lengthy description is thought unnecessary.

' lthough I have shown and described'the preferred embodiment of the invention, it

' is to be understood that minor changes coming within the field of the invention claimed may be resorted to if desired.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new is A shield of the class specified comprising a blank of material in the form of a disk having a central opening and having radially disposed fold lines extending from the opening to the periphery and dividing the blank substantially into sectors adapted to be folded upon each other to provide a coinpact package, the portions of the lines contiguous with the edge of the opening being in the form of slits to provide a plurality of tabs that may be folded upwardly, said blank being further provided adjacent its periphery with fold lines extending in chords in relation to said periphery and intersecting certain of said radial fold lines at right angles intermediate their ends and the other of said radial fold lines at their ends at angles of forty-five degrees thereby marking oft flaps adapted to be folded downwardly at an angle' In testimony whereof I aflix my signature.

LUDVVIG F; SGHUMACHER. 

